ISRO preparing on demand SSLV rockets:-Wth an eye on cutting costs and having on demand launch, ISRO said it was preparing Small Satellite Launch Vehicle rockets to launch payloads in three days with the help of just three to six people....

"We're on track to provide the US Air Force with a production line and training capability on day one of contract award," he added.

The first T-50A configured aircraft had completed its initial flight test last month.

The T-50A is low risk and ready now. It builds on the proven heritage of the T-50 with more than 100 T-50s flying today, Lockheed said.

The USAF could need as many as 350 next-generation jet trainers under the T-X programme, having an estimated value of US$ 8 billion, to replace the Northrop-built T-38s which are in service since 1959 to train rookie pilots.

An RfP for the programme is likely to be issued in December this year followed by final contract award in 2017-18.

Other contenders for the contract include Boeing-SAAB team offering a newly designed aircraft; Northrop Grumman-BAE Systems team with a new aircraft; and Raytheon-Finmeccanica offering the T-100 jet which is an advanced variant of the Aermacchi M-346 aircraft.

China wants military exercises and energy exploration with Southeast Asian nations in disputed waters, according to a draft document, but insists on outside countries being excluded in what analysts said was a bid to diminish US influence.

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